The fiddler will explore the roots of American music using traditional songs, Bach favorites and his own originals. There will also be a performance by the local bluegrass band Virtual Strangers.

Those interested in O’Connor’s method of playing can sign up for a workshop taking place Friday and Saturday at the Town and Country Hotel in Mission Valley. The workshop, which is considered an American rival to the Suzuki method, is for music students and costs $275. See classics4kids.com for details.